| Source: | Lateline Business |
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| Published: | Tuesday, August 5, 2008 9:47 AEST |
| Expires: | Monday, November 3, 2008 9:47 AEST |
In another sign of a slowing economy, Australian Industry Group's services sector index has fallen to a record low. And the mining sector, which is widely perceived to be buttressing the Australian economy, is increasingly concerned about rising costs.
Electricity is vital for a basic standard of living in Australia, not an optional extra.
An elephant has turned over cars and injured its keeper in a five-hour rampage in India.
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